Encompass Parent and Family Life Coach April Bennett shares a guest blog with us based on our recent Examining Transitions podcast. She reminds us that transitions are inevitable, and offers tips and resources for navigating these changes. Transitions are universal to all families. It doesn’t matter if your family is big or small, young, or […]
Multidisciplinary Collaboration – What Does it Mean? Encompass Pediatric Therapy Director Rachel Peterson and Encompass Behavioral Health Director Megan Walsh break it down for us and share how this dynamic approach takes the ‘whole child’ into consideration and leads to better outcomes for children and families. As directors of therapy programs focused on children and […]
When we talk about the features of our Child Development Center, it’s easy to get caught up in our purpose-built therapy rooms, the designated kitchen for our Nourish program, or our beautiful Imagine Serenity Garden and outdoor therapy area. While they are impressive and vital to Encompass, our large conference room serves as a multi-purpose […]
Transitions. We all know them and we all experience them. Whether it’s moving, having children, returning to the workforce, or any number of possibilities, these moments can be unsettling. In our latest Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass parent, writer, and speaker April Bennett, as well as Encompass Behavioral Health Director Megan Walsh, […]
Community Collaboration Workshops With Dr. Mona Delahooke Encompass believes that community partnership is a critical component in serving children and families. Thanks to a generous grant from the East Seattle Foundation, Encompass team members were joined by representatives from Empower Youth Network, Snoqualmie Valley School District, and Snoqualmie Police Department in a two-part training provided […]
Each spring, thousands of kids register to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. “Is my child ready?” “What can I do to help prepare them?” “How will kindergarten be different from preschool?” To help parents and caregivers […]
